Job description

Summary

Advanced Veterinary Care of Greenwood Village is a privately owned and operated veterinary clinic that provides personalized care for pets in Greenwood Village, Denver, Centennial, Englewood, and the surrounding areas. Our goal is to treat every pet and pet parent who enters the facility like a member of the family. Our team of dedicated professionals show pets the same love and respect that we show our own, and we work with our clients to help make the best decisions for their companions.

We are currently looking to add an Associate Veterinarian to our team. By joining AVC, you will be joining a team of dedicated professionals that take immense pride in their work and strive to create an environment where teammates are engaged, respected, and held accountable for a high level of performance and client satisfaction.

The Associate Veterinarian is responsible for maintaining animal health by preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases and injuries. The Associate Veterinarian is also responsible for explaining diagnoses and treatments to pet owners, performing all general soft tissue surgeries, and providing guidance to nurses and assistants. This position requires stellar communication and customer service skills to be able to answer pet owners' questions and educate new pet owners on general pet care. The successful candidate will be professional yet compassionate and display sound knowledge of animal healthcare and treat all pets with compassion and love.

Highlights

• We only see dogs and cats
• We are a paperless clinic
• We use chill protocols on patients when necessary
• We have an amazing clientele that is receptive to diagnostic and treatment recommendations
• We work with three different Radiology teams that come to the clinic to perform ultrasounds
• We work with a great board-certified surgeon who comes to the clinic to perform TPLOs and other orthopedic surgeries
• We utilize new equipment and technology. Owner/DVM will be open to associate suggestions/ideas and are not averse to investing in diagnostic and therapeutic modalities not currently utilized in the clinic
• We have the latest Companion Animal Health Laser
• Phovia Light Therapy
• We administer PRP and Stem Cell treatments

We currently have the following diagnostics (some are rather unique):

• Full in-house IDEXX lab suite of analyzers
• Digital Cytology- a remote board-certified pathologist reads cases in under 30 minutesOncoK9 liquid biopsy for cancer screening
• HT Vista non-invasive cancer screening tool - we are one of two clinics in Colorado who have this. Our clinic was featured on channel 7 news recently to inform the public of this new service.
• Embark & Wisdom Panel genetic testing
• We work with Vidium Animal Health & Fidocure to develop personalized, precision medicine
• VEMO- wireless and wearable ECG sensor
• Nextmune allergy testing
• PainTrace to detect, quantify and track pain

Duties and Responsibilities

• Practice in accordance with principles of veterinary medical ethics
• Examine patients to diagnose various diseases and clearly explain physical examination findings and communicate prognosis of pets’ problems to clients
• Treat patients by prescribing appropriate medications, cleaning and dressing wounds, and performing surgeries and other medical procedures
• Advising pet owners on proper aftercare following surgeries and medical procedures
• Leverage evidence-based medicine and continue pursuit of education to deliver quality patient care
• Educate clients about pet health needs, diagnosis or treatment, hospital services, preventive care, and other related information regarding their pets’ health
• Collect samples of pets' blood, urine, and feces as required
• Operate radiographic and ultrasound equipment to conduct further diagnostic testing
• Partner with vet nurses and assistants to ensure pet records are updated following each treatment and medical procedure
• Ad hoc duties

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree
• Valid State Veterinarian license
• Minimum 2+ years prior experience working as a veterinarian
• High aptitude and excellent independent judgment skills with ability to think and act quickly
• Sound analytical and problem-solving skills
• Exceptional customer service skills and warm bedside manner
• Demonstrated ability to clearly and effectively communicate verbally and in writing
• Strong manual dexterity and ability to stand for long periods of time
• Previous use and proficiency of Ezy-Vet considered advantageous

Key Attributes That Will Help You Fit in With Great with Our Team

• An appreciation for fun! We know how to work hard but make work fun
• A sense of humor – we love a good “dad joke” at AVC
• Good singing voice is a major plus
• Knowledge of movie quotes from the 90s … and maybe 2000s
• Caring about your colleagues and celebrating wins in each other’s lives
• Ability to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and infectious diseases … and the occasional neurotic client
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Schedule, Compensation, and Benefits, Work Environment

• Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8 am – 6 pm*
• No overnight, no weekends, no major holidays
• Scheduled appointments only – no walk-ins
• *AVC prefers this position be full-time but willing to consider part-time and flex-time schedules (i.e., 4-10’s, etc.) after initial training period
• Competitive salary
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Flextime scheduling
• Medical/Dental insurance
• License renewals are paid by the clinic
• CE allowance

This company offers a comprehensive compensation and benefit(s) package. This company is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. No phone calls or agencies please.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Education:

• Doctorate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Veterinary: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• State Veterinarian License (Required)

Work Location: In person

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